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Practice Makes Perfect for Teen Drivers: Survey
A new survey finds that young drivers felt more empowered when they spent more time practicing behind the wheel, according to Progressive Insurance. The insurer surveyed 513 new drivers aged 18 to 25 ...
More Extreme Weather Due to Record High CO2 Levels Last Year: Report
Heat-trapping carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere jumped by the highest amount on record last year, soaring to a level not seen in human civilization and "turbo-charging" the Earth's climate and ...
California City Requires Bolstered Staffing to Address Retail Crime
A California city has found a new way to fight rampant retail theft. In August, the city of Long Beach passed an ordinance requiring increased staffing at stores. The ordinance, which goes into ...
CSU Researchers Point to Above Normal Atlantic Hurricane Activity for Next Two Weeks
An update this week from hurricane researchers at Colorado State University indicates that the Atlantic will see above normal hurricane activity for the rest of the month. There is a 50 percent ...
California’s Failure to Comply With Trucker Rules is Costing $40.6M in Federal Funds
The Trump administration said on Wednesday it was withholding $40.6 million from California in federal transportation funding for failing to comply with truck driver English proficiency rules. The ...
AI Used to Predict NFL Injuries Aims to Keep Players Healthier
Injuries are an inevitable part of the NFL with all the high-speed collisions, crushing hits, and high exertion necessary on every play. Success in each season often comes down to which teams can ...
Study Ties Heat to Nearly 28,000 Workplace Injuries Each Year
High temperatures contribute to thousands of workplace injuries each year, according to a recent study out of Harvard University and George Washington University. Researchers examined 2023 data from ...
UK Warns CEOs of Cyber Threat After 50% Spike in Big Attacks
The UK urged corporate bosses to protect their businesses against cyber attacks, after a spate of high-profile incidents targeting companies from Jaguar Land Rover to Marks and Spencer Group Plc that ...